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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.07, 1,239.37 and 364.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.07, 1,239.37 and 364.23 is: 546.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.07 : 1,239.37 = 364.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.07/1,239.37 = 364.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.07x = 1,239.37 × 364.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.07x = 451,414.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,414.82/826.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.46

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